CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julianne Hough, 30; Judy Greer, 43; Josh Holloway, 49; Carlos Santana, 71. Happy Birthday: Look for the most appropriate and efficient way to operate your life moving forward. Structure your ideas based on experience and what you have enjoyed doing most. Look for opportunities that will encourage you to use […]
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Story of ozone therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 36 and have had Crohn’s disease for years. I’m having a mild Crohn’s flare. My specialist is leaning toward biologicals (Remicade, Humira, etc.), but I’m not game for that. I’ve been hearing more and more about ozone therapy, pioneered in Germany. Do you have any experience with that? — P.G. ANSWER: […]
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Capricorn: Know your boundaries
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Trai Byers, 35; Jared Padalecki, 36; Benedict Cumberbatch, 42; Brian May, 71. Happy Birthday: Engage in pastimes that interest you this year. A change will stimulate your imagination. The ideas you come up with will be met with opposition, but as you move forward, your progress and success will sway […]
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'Reducible' good for hernias
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son had an ultrasound the other day for a hernia. I have had six hernias. His results showed an inguinal hernia, 2.2 centimeters and “reducible.” Will he need surgery? Can he wear a truss? What does “reducible” mean? Is this a risk for strangulation of the bowel? — B.E. ANSWER: A […]
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Widow returns to dating
DEAR ABBY: I was widowed seven years ago. When my husband died, I thought it was the end of my suffering. It had been a mentally and physically abusive marriage for 30 years. We were complete opposites and were always financially stressed. I have decided to start dating again. I want to meet someone and […]
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Grandma at a loss
DEAR ABBY: I have guardianship of my 12-year-old grandson. He has recently fallen head over heels for a girl in his class and wants to date her. I am out of touch with the younger generation, and I’m not sure how to answer his questions, like, “Does the boy or girl initiate the kiss?” I […]
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Sagittarius: Insight will help you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chace Crawford, 33; Kristen Bell, 38; Vin Diesel, 51; Wendy Williams, 54. Happy Birthday: Look at the possibilities; structure how you proceed based on what you want to achieve. A dream can turn into a reality if you are willing to accept the changes necessary to reach your goal. Trade-offs […]
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Causes for fingerprint loss
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are there any medical conditions that can lead to loss of fingerprints? — Anon. ANSWER: There are several skin conditions that can lead to loss of fingerprints, with nonspecific dermatitis leading the list, according to a recent study. Other causes identified were primary hyperhidrosis, irritant contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, psoriasis […]
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Brugada syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please discuss Brugada syndrome. Three members of my family died from it before we finally got a diagnosis. Where does it come from? — V.K. ANSWER: Brugada syndrome is an inherited, genetic condition. It seems to be caused by an abnormality in the genes that code for sodium channel proteins in the […]
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Scorpio: Curb bad habits
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Luke Bryan, 42; Carey Hart, 43; David Hasselhoff, 66; Donald Sutherland, 83. Happy Birthday: Home improvements are encouraged this year. Making a move or positive changes to the way you live will lift your spirits and motivate you to get involved in the creative process of turning your surroundings into […]